Unilin Sues Taiga Building Products in Canada
Wielsbeke, Belgium, January 29, 2007--Unilin said it filed a law suit against Taiga Building Products Ltd for patent infringement before the Federal court in Toronto.
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Big Increase in Nonresidential Construction Expect
Washington, DC, January 29, 2007--The nonresidential construction market is expected to increase by almost seven percent in 2007 in inflation adjusted terms, following the growth of near six percent in 2006.
New Home Sales Up 4.8%
Washington, DC, January 26, 2007--Sales of new homes jumped by 4.8% in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.12 million, the highest level since April, the Commerce Department reported Friday.
Durable Orders Up 3.1%
Washington, DC, January 26, 2007--Orders for durable goods jumped by 3.1% in December, led by stronger demand for airplanes and capital equipment, the Commerce Department reported Friday. Orders for new durable manufactured goods increased in most sectors
Existing Home Sales Off 0.8%
Washington, DC, January 25, 2007--Sales of existing homes fell 0.8% in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 6.22 million, according to the National Association of Realtors. Sales in December were down 7.9% compared with December 2005. Invento
Lowe's to Expand into Mexico
Mooresville, NC, January 24, 2007--As part of its strategy for long-term growth, Lowe's said it plans to expand into Mexico. The company said it expects to open three to five stores in Monterrey in 2009, representing an investment of $18 to $20 millio
U.S. Leading Economic Indicators Up 0.3% in Decemb
Washington, D.C., January 23, 2007--The U.S. index of leading economic indicators rose 0.3% in December, the fastest pace since September, the Conference Board said Tuesday.
Lorberbaum, Saul and Gutierrez to enter WFCA Hall
Anaheim, CA, January 23, 2007--A husband joining his wife, a son joining his father and a pioneering retailer all are inductees in the 2007 class entering the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) Flooring Industry Hall of Fame this spring, according to
Shaw Living Unveils State of the Art Showroom
Atlanta, GA, January 22, 2006--Shaw Living celebrated the opening of its new state-of-the-art 12,000-square-foot showroom with an official ribbon cutting at the Atlanta International Rug Market.
Chinese Hardwood Producers Hit Infringement Hurdle
Singapore, January 19, 2007--China's eighteen wood flooring enterprises including Power Dekor, Vohringer and Sichuan Shengda Wooden Products, have infringed in the flooring patent of Unilin, according to a the International Trade Commission.